FAQ: How Cold Is The San Marcos River?

Is it safe to swim in the San Marcos River?

For the most part, it’s very safe. The water is clear so you can see any underwater obstacles. Small children or non-swimmers should always wear a flotation device. There is only one area at Rio Vista Park where the water flows over a dam and moves pretty fast.

Are there alligators in the San Marcos River?

‘That’s the biggest fish we have ever pulled in’: 198-pound alligator gar caught in the Brazos River. Jet Ski In Hull Transducer, The river flows southward through parts of the Texas State University campus and downtown San Marcos.

How cold does San Marcos get?

In San Marcos, the summers are short, warm, arid, and clear and the winters are long, cool, and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 45°F to 81°F and is rarely below 39°F or above 88°F.

How fast is the San Marcos River flowing?

Similar to another great river in Texas, the Comal, San Marcos River flow rate is also steady and enjoyable throughout the year, especially in the summer. The river’s flow rate tends to be around 150 to 250 cubic feet per second(cfs) in most parts.

Is the San Marcos River dangerous?

512-396-5466. The San Marcos is a great river for beginners because it has enough current to keep it interesting but rarely so much that it is dangerous. The most dangerous places on the river are the dams (three between San Marcos City Park and San Marcos River Retreat).

Is San Marcos River clean?

The spring-fed river water is not only cool, but it is also 10 times cleaner than the EPA standard for drinking water, making it among the cleanest water in the country.

Are there snakes in San Marcos River?

We also know summer is the time folks around here are most likely to run into snakes out on the trail or at the river. Even on the urban trails in San Marcos, if you spend enough time out there, you will almost surely see a snake.

Are there alligators in the Frio River?

The reservoir, built in the early 1980s, created an abundance of alligator habitat, especially the maze of land and shallow water in the lake’s upper reaches along the flooded Frio River and San Miguel Creek. Also, South Texas’ gator population holds a relatively high percentage of old gators.

Is San Marcos expensive to live?

The Cost of Living in San Marcos The good news is that San Marcos is not as expensive as some areas, and if you can afford housing, the other prices are not as bad. Housing is a big expense here. The average home or rental in San Marcos costs about 2.8 times the national average.

Is San Marcos TX A good place to live?

For San Marcos residents, San Antonio and Austin are easy day and weekend trips. You get the best of Hill Country living without the high price tag or bumper-to-bumper traffic. People travel to the big cities for college, water fun, and incredible music. The good news is that all of these are available in San Marcos.

Is San Marcos TX safe?

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in San Marcos is 1 in 34. Based on FBI crime data, San Marcos is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Texas, San Marcos has a crime rate that is higher than 87% of the state’s cities and towns of all sizes.

Is San Marcos River free?

There is no cost to use the San Marcos River or the Blanco River. Parking is also free. Visitors may bring their own tubes, kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards or rent one from a vendor.

Can you float the river in the rain?

Overflowing usually happens during the rain, and in the cases of certain rivers, rain can raise the water level to a point where tubing or spending time on the river could become uncomfortable or downright dangerous. We often get inquiries from clients renting our tubes related to the water level of the river.

Where does San Marcos River End?

Guadalupe River